How to travel from London to Rotterdam

Travel from London, United Kingdom to Rotterdam, Netherlands is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Rotterdam from London restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Rotterdam, Netherlands from London?

• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Rotterdam, Netherlands?

The government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 10/20/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between London and Rotterdam closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to London, United Kingdom from Netherlands is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter London, United Kingdom from Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Reentering United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to London from Rotterdam?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in London, United Kingdom regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to United Kingdom must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 10/21/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to London from Rotterdam here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from London to Rotterdam. You can take a flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Rotterdam from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $55 (€45).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Rotterdam:

Taking a bus is about $23 (€19) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $78 (€64) for this route.

Taking a bus is usually $101 (€83) less than taking a train to Rotterdam, which costs on average $157 (€128) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Rotterdam from London is by flight, which takes on average 55 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Rotterdam by bus can take on average 10 h 30 min.

In comparison, getting to Rotterdam by train can take on average 3 h 28 min.

The London to Rotterdam distance is around 198 miles (320 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Rotterdam is:

• Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between London and Rotterdam as scheduled services by flight, bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Rotterdam:

• Flights most often depart from London at London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Rotterdam at Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
• Trains mostly depart from London Victoria and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Rotterdam:

• You can travel from London to Rotterdam by flight with BA Cityflyer. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $78 (€64) with BA Cityflyer from London to Rotterdam.
• You can take a bus from London to Rotterdam with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $55 (€45) with Flixbus from London to Rotterdam.
• You can go to Rotterdam from London by train with Eurostar. You'll see cheap train tickets for $157 (€128) with Eurostar from London to Rotterdam on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:

• You'll find 1 direct train a day to Rotterdam with Eurostar.

Direct services to Rotterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

When planning your trip from London to Rotterdam, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing on average $78 (€64) one way.
• Bus tickets are costing on average $55 (€45) one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average $157 (€128) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from London to Rotterdam online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.